The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) biggest port and oil storage facility, Fujairah, and Dubai's international airport have come under further drone attacks as Iran continues to target Gulf transport and oil infrastructure. Flights were temporarily suspended on Monday after a fire broke out near the airport following a drone-related incident.
A fire also raged after a drone attack on the strategically important port and industrial zone at Fujairah, one of the largest oil storage facilities in the region. In addition, a rocket attack on a car killed a Palestinian national on the outskirts of the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, as reported by the city's Media Office. The attack occurred in the Al Bahia area.
UAE air defense systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and 21 drones on Monday, according to the Defence Ministry. Since the onset of hostilities between the US and Israel and Iran, Iran has launched over 1,900 missiles and drones at the UAE. The recent drone strike marks the third incident targeting Dubai's airport, the busiest in the world for international passengers, since the conflict escalated.
While some flights experienced delays or cancellations, the attacks significantly challenge the UAE's image of safety and stability. The nation’s energy sector also faced strain; a drone hit an oil storage tanker on Saturday, and on Monday, another drone strike targeted oil facilities, resulting in fires and halting oil loading activities while damage assessments ensued.
Fujairah, strategically situated on the UAE's eastern coast adjacent to the Gulf of Oman, plays a critical role in maintaining global oil supply routes, especially when the Strait of Hormuz is affected. The UAE can still export oil through Fujairah via pipelines from the Abu Dhabi oilfields, providing an essential alternative.
Experts underline that the drone attacks on Fujairah highlight the vulnerabilities of Gulf infrastructure, particularly given that Iran aims to disrupt energy flow. Despite the ongoing threats, the business community in Dubai appears resilient, continuing various promotional activities to draw people back to restaurants and malls.
UAE's Minister of State, Lana Nusseibeh, has assured that the country will rebound from the conflict, asserting the resilience of its economy.
A fire also raged after a drone attack on the strategically important port and industrial zone at Fujairah, one of the largest oil storage facilities in the region. In addition, a rocket attack on a car killed a Palestinian national on the outskirts of the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, as reported by the city's Media Office. The attack occurred in the Al Bahia area.
UAE air defense systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and 21 drones on Monday, according to the Defence Ministry. Since the onset of hostilities between the US and Israel and Iran, Iran has launched over 1,900 missiles and drones at the UAE. The recent drone strike marks the third incident targeting Dubai's airport, the busiest in the world for international passengers, since the conflict escalated.
While some flights experienced delays or cancellations, the attacks significantly challenge the UAE's image of safety and stability. The nation’s energy sector also faced strain; a drone hit an oil storage tanker on Saturday, and on Monday, another drone strike targeted oil facilities, resulting in fires and halting oil loading activities while damage assessments ensued.
Fujairah, strategically situated on the UAE's eastern coast adjacent to the Gulf of Oman, plays a critical role in maintaining global oil supply routes, especially when the Strait of Hormuz is affected. The UAE can still export oil through Fujairah via pipelines from the Abu Dhabi oilfields, providing an essential alternative.
Experts underline that the drone attacks on Fujairah highlight the vulnerabilities of Gulf infrastructure, particularly given that Iran aims to disrupt energy flow. Despite the ongoing threats, the business community in Dubai appears resilient, continuing various promotional activities to draw people back to restaurants and malls.
UAE's Minister of State, Lana Nusseibeh, has assured that the country will rebound from the conflict, asserting the resilience of its economy.
